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Sodium Phytate
Sodium Phytate
A plant-seed-derived metal binder that keeps a formula stable and true in color — the pick for brands skipping synthetic EDTA.
What it does
It comes from phytic acid, found in plant seeds, and binds trace metals that would otherwise make a product unstable or dull its color. It’s used in small amounts to protect the product.
Also known as
phytic acid salt
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